Early trends in serum phosphate and creatinine levels are associated with mortality following major hepatectomy

ConclusionsEarly trends in creatinine and phosphate (between the day of surgery and PoD 1) identify patients at risk for PHLF and mortality.

Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - September 19, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Garth S. Herbert, Kara B. Prussing, Lea Amber Simpson, Michael I. D'Angelica, Peter J. Allen, Ronald P. DeMatteo, William R. Jarnagin, T. Peter Kingham Tags: Original Article Source Type: research